Major Components Overview

Understanding Major Electrostatic Precipitator Components

The major components of the precipitator are part of the power circuit, rapping system, collecting system, hoppers and evacuation system, insulator compartment, and gas flow distribution systems.

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Helpful Resources

KnowledgeBase: Collecting Plate Electrode

KnowledgeBase: Discharge Electrodes

KnowledgeBase: Ductwork

KnowledgeBase: Gas Distribution Systems

KnowledgeBase: Rapping Systems

KnowledgeBase: Hoppers

KnowledgeBase: Power Supplies & Controls

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Baghouse Integration Dramatically Reduces O&M Costs

Fly Ash System

A 1,500 MW Southeastern U.S. coal-fired power plant was able to improve the effectiveness of their fly ash evacuation systems and reduce the costs of operation and maintenance by an expected 50% through improved, integrated instrumentation. ...

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"We now have a more flexible system that we are expecting to reduce our operation and maintenance costs by 50%. "

Plant Engineer

Southern Utility